The hemoglobin A1c test provides an average of your blood sugar for the last 90 days – the leading marker for understanding if your blood sugar level is healthy. The American Diabetes Association includes this test in their guidelines. Get secure online results and a physician-reviewed test guide within 4 to 7 days after the lab receives your sample.
There is no way to estimate an average blood sugar level by looking at diet intake, symptoms, or heart rate. This test provides useful insight that may otherwise be difficult to obtain. Healthy blood sugar is very important. Many health conditions have been associated with abnormal blood sugar levels. These include but are not limited to obesity, diabetes, prediabetes, and sleeping issues like obstructive sleep apnea.